Amazing New Mexico Mosaic Art Exhibition Not To Be Missed Out On
(5 min read) “Mosaic and Mosaic-Like: A Contemporary Art Exhibit” is just what the world needed to start this 2023 properly. This grand biennale showcases some of the best New Mexico mosaic artists in sculpture, painting, fiber art, glass, beadwork, and mixed media. The exhibit will take place at Fusion through April 2. The marvelous show features 17 established artists with over 90 works of art.
Dragonfly mosaic art in a New Mexico BioParc Botanic Gardens created by one of the feature artists Laura Robbins. Image source: Link.
One of the artists behind the exhibit is Rio Rancho’s famous mosaicist Patricia Halloran, who retired just recently due to some health issues. Patricia Halloran has a decade-long mosaic experience, mostly focusing on outdoor mosaic sculpture. She is also a co-founder of Mosaic New Mexico, which boasts close to three dozen talented members.
One of Patricia Halloran’s most notable works is “Golden Toad Mother Spirit” which she created as a monument to this remarkable species, extinct because of climate change. Sending important messages and making statements through art was always a big part of New Mexico mosaicists, and this exhibition is no different.
One of many notable mosaicists presenting was Holly Kuehn, known for her bright and colorful mosaic artworks. Kuehn has been dabbling in various art forms and thrived in all of them. Pen and charcoal drawing, oil painting, paper-mache sculpture, batik, and woodwork were all successfully conquered by the prolific artist. However, mosaic artwork seems to be the crown of her artistic efforts at the moment. For this contemporary mosaic art exhibit, she created “Continuity”, by using ceramic tiles and a telephone cord. This intricate piece is a metaphorical approach to her religious beliefs and spirituality.
Theresa Chasman is one of the freshest talents of the exhibit, but she already has a variety of great artworks under her belt. Once she finished her apprenticeship with Scottish Stained Glass, she worked as a builder and restorer, while exploring creative techniques through her art pieces. Today she creates, restores, and repairs stained glass panels, mirrors, and lamps in her own studio. For this exhibit Santa Fe artist created the “Green Honeycomb”, using hexagon-shaped glass.
Larry Schulte’s colorful life is truly reflected in his vibrant artwork. Once a math teacher and a coach, today Larry Schulte is a renowned artist focused on the particular art of woven painted paper..he has created in a variety of other media including printmaking, woven photos, and collage, but the woven painted paper is where his true love is. He has also managed to intertwine his love of mathematics into his artwork, so Fibonacci Sequence is often on the basis of his artworks.
Some of Cirelda Snyder-Bryan’s clay creations. Image source: Link.
Eminent Placitas artist, Laura Robbins, fell in love with mosaic art through the work of famous Spanish architect and mosaicist Antoni Gaudi. Growing up in New York, she frequently visited art museums and exhibitions, while art books were an essential part of her home library. Today, she enjoys the freedom of creating mosaic art herself and she is one of the most respected masters of the mosaic craft. She created “Mother’s Wash Day Prayer Flags” artwork for her grandchildren, using clay and glass.
“Mother’s Wash Day Prayer Flags” by Laura Robbins. Image source: Link.
Other featured distinguished artists include Betty Busby, Erika Harding, Maria Jonsson, Terri Lagerway, Caroline Leblanc, Lynx Lightning, Rudy J. Miera, Vivienne Riggio, Laura Robbins, Judith Roderick, Cassandra Shaw, Cirrelda Snider-Bryan, and Terry Storch. All of these artists created artworks to celebrate mosaic and mosaic-like art through this glorious and truly powerful exhibition.
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33 Comments
fantastic mosaics indeed! I am very impressed with the design and style as well as vivid colors of the featured works.
The arts really amazed me, I don’t know why but it gives me peace. Will save this and check all the links later.
Oh cool! These mosaic pieces and sculptures look so lovely. I am loving the frog and the apple.
It appears you have found even more stunning designs. I love the frog mosaic sculpture. I’d put one in the garden.
I love the colors and vibe of Mexican art..is so cheerful and makes you feel happy just looking at it. Beautiful pieces!
This show looks really amazing, such a range of types of work. I really like the quilt featuring the trees.
These are all amazing I love the toad and the apple. I bet this is a great exhibition to view
Sounds like an exciting showcase of diverse and talented artists. Wish I could see it in person
Wow, what a fantastic showcase of mosaic artistry! The vibrant colors and intricate designs truly capture the essence of New Mexico’s rich culture and history. Can’t wait to see more!
Mosaic art has always made me happy. Broken pieces that can make such beauty when put together!
WOW there are some stunning pieces here. I love the washing line one – it holds a lot of meaning.
With so many masterpieces to admire, this exhibition of mosaic art is worth a visit. My personal choice is mythology-inspired mosaic sculpture.
everything looks so beautiful and So creative! I wish I could attend the exhibition myself in reality.
If I could I would attend the show. But from your photos, the one of an apple is the one I could look at for a while! Beautiful.
Wow, what an incredible showcase of mosaic art from New Mexico! The vibrant colors and intricate designs are truly mesmerizing. I can’t wait to see more exhibitions like this in the future!
Oh wow I would love to see this art exhibition! That colorful frog is so much fun to look at!
I’m always amazed by the arts, It makes me feel relaxed and at peace. “Mother’s Wash Day Prayer Flags” makes me interested will check this out.
Oh wow! I really enjoyed viewing this exhibition of art.
The mosaic sculptures are stunning! What gorgeous pieces…I love seeing all the different ways mosaic tiles are incorporated into art.
What an amazing looking exhibition. Those mosaic designs are beautiful x
I rarely get to indulge in my love of art, but this exhibit sounds like it’s not to be missed. I’m especially intrigued by the “Golden Toad Mother Spirit” sculpture, which sends such an important message about climate change.
These works of art is amazing! They surely cannot be missed!
I love these different creations. So many creative pieces! It is neat to see what artists come up with. Very well done!
These mosaic creations are amazing and I cannot believe this is on New Mexico! I used to live in Arizona… it is beautiful over there and so would love to see this exhibit in person! Thank you so much for sharing!
What an amazing experience that would be! The “Continuity” mosaic really caught my eye!
How beautiful! I love Mosaic art and pieces, I’ll have to go check it out!
I love how colourful and vibrant these mexico inspired mosaic arts are, totally love the feel to them
Those pieces are stunning! I especially love that apple. Its so bright and eye catching.
All these mosaic pieces look so beautiful and each piece is so intricate and detailed. They are stunning.
I love that all the artists are so different but so unique, I would love to visit this art exhibition soon.
Sounds like a wonderful art exhibition to visit and all of the pieces are looking absolutely amazing.
My daughter would flip over the mosaic frog. She’s a big fan!
Thanks for sharing a wonderful collection of mosaic art. I liked the red apple the most amongst them all!